There is no Asamoah Gyan in Ghana squad; they don't have what it takes to play in the World Cup - NFF media officer

The Media Officer of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ayo Olu Ibidapo has said the Black Stars is no longer good enough saying its golden generation has passed.

Ghana will host the Super Eagles at the Baba Yara Stadium for a place in the 2022 World Cup playoffs next week before travelling to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja for the return fixture.

The first leg is scheduled for Friday, March 25, 2022, while the second leg will take place on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Ayo Olu Ibidapo is of the view that the Black Stars no longer boast the golden team that had the likes of Asamoah Gyan.

"We have already started serious preparations for the game against Ghana. We will arrive in Ghana with a Chartered flight,” Ibidapo told Kumasi based Oyerepa FM.

"Nigerians need this World Cup more than Ghana. That golden team of Ghana is appreciated and respected though. There is no Asamoah Gyan in the Ghana squad.”

Asamoah Gyan was part of Black Stars that played in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Cup in Germany, South Africa and in Brazil and remains the continent's top scorer in the Mundial.

Having missed out in the last edition of the global showpiece, the Black Stars are seeking to return to the World Cup for the fourth time later this year in Qatar.